Discharge Planner
Core
Coordinates patient discharge planning and post-acute care transitions within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Role type
Case management professional (discharge planner)
Builds
Discharge plans and post-acute care pathways for patients
Domain
Healthcare / Case Management
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Discharge planning, care coordination, patient advocacy, data collection and documentation, health education, insurance guideline knowledge, community resource navigation
Preferred skills
Healthcare setting experience
Responsibilities
Assess and document discharge planning needs, coordinate post-acute care referrals, advocate for patients to maximize services, educate patients and families on discharge readiness, collaborate with treatment teams and payors, navigate community resources for housing and transportation
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC